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Korean idiom Slap one’s knee in realization

Idioms linked to “무릎” · Linked dictionary word

무릎 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 치다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 무릎(을) 치다
  • 무릎을 치다
  • 무릎 치다

English rendering Slap one’s knee in realization Literal translation: “Strike one’s knee”

Meaning 1

갑자기 어떤 놀라운 사실을 알게 되었거나 희미한 기억이 되살아날 때, 또는 몹시 기쁠 때 무릎을 탁 치다.

Slap one’s knee on suddenly discovering something surprising, recalling a dim memory, or feeling great joy

Dictionary example 1

선생님은 내 대답에 “그래, 바로 그거야!” 하며 무릎을 치셨다.

At my answer, the teacher slapped their knee and said, “Yes, that’s exactly it!”

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“무릎을 치다” — Slap one’s knee in realization: Slap one’s knee on suddenly discovering something surprising, recalling a dim memory, or feeling great joy
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